2 Peter 1:9-11 Sermon: How to Guard Against Shipwrecking Your Faith

In 2 Peter 1:9-11, Peter underscores the importance of persevering in the Christian faith until the end. The passage encourages Christians to add virtues such as knowledge, self-control, and love to their faith. It warns against being blind, nearsighted, or forgetful of forgiveness, urging believers to confirm their calling and diligently practice these virtues to avoid stumbling or falling away. The rich reward for such perseverance is described as an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.